13.8% alc., 115 cases, $32. An “orange
wine” fermented on the skins briefly and then finished in barrel to dryness with complete malolactic
fermentation, bottled without fining or filtration.
·Medium red-orange color and clear in the glass. An unusual
wine which is a challenge to describe. Aromas of peach skin, jasmine and eucalyptus. Soft and smooth on the
palate with flavors of dried cherry, yellow peach and baking spice. Similar to Pinot Noir Blanc in its flavor
profile. Mild dry tannins and hi-tone acidity, with a trace of heat on the finish. A conundrum.Score:87.
Reviewed October 27, 2013